Halcyon

February

The winds sting like the venom of a snake.

Venom-born dragons are robust, loud, and bilious. They are opportunistic, and are not afraid to undercut their competitors in their way to their goals. They will always follow through with what they set out to do, with splendid results. Extroverted and unafraid to show their true colors, Venoms are always the life of the party, the center of attention.

The negative traits of Venoms are extreme judgement of others, vanity, self-absorption and lack of humility. They may grumble, or become bitter if no one recognizes them or pays attention to them. They need to be reminded that while the world does not necessarily revolve around them, they are still loved and admired by their loved ones.

April

Life awakens from its winter slumber.

Born in April, those under the sign of Life are generous, nurturing and hospitable. Seeking to not only be happy themselves, but spread joy everywhere around them, they pamper their friends and family because they love them deeply and unconditionally. They need something living and breathing to share their love with: these could be friends, mates, children, pets, or even plants (introverted Life-born make great gardeners).

On the inverted side, Life dragons may be overbearing and coddling. They may become insecure and withdrawn if they feel like they’re not getting what they’re giving, even when they try to convince themselves they don’t need any confirmation. Their love may turn vindictive and manipulative under wrong influence.

June

The spirit runs wild and revels in life’s joy.

Born in the very beginning of summer, Spirits always feel like the best is yet to come. Light, always following their hearts, Spirits don’t always know what exactly they need from life, but they think they do. This makes them plunge headfirst into risky situations if there is enjoyment in it for them. They do not think too far ahead, but they are certain and competent in the decisions of the present moment. They make fun friends and are enjoyable to be around.

On the negative side, these dragons may become lost and directionless, disconnected from their past and their future, struggling for answers. They can be somewhat unreliable and even selfish, but that selfishness is not a bad thing if they need to take care of themselves. They feel their best not only with similar individuals, but also with those who can make them feel grounded and whom they can always come back to.

August

The summer wanes; the mind matures and turns to winter.

Dragons hatched in August are intellectuals, logical and rational thinkers. They like to find patterns in everything, they are perpetually seeking out answers to their myriads of questions. They seek betterment, improvement, and more efficient solutions to everyday problems. Every successful clan has a great Mind beside the leader, if that leader is not a Mind themself. More extraverted Minds will want to share their knowledge with others, while more introverted ones enjoy discoveries for themselves.

Minds are prone to overthinking; when exposed to negative occurrences one time too many, they begin seeing a reinforced negative pattern in their life, and feel like the world is out to get them. They are also at risk for withdrawal from life into their fantasies, thoughts, and theories.

October

Twisted winds blow, leaves fall in spirals from trees.

October-hatched Spirals (no connection to the breed) are calm and concentrated. They are self-confident, not easily upset, and have a firm sense of identity. Like Spirits, they are inclined to follow their own desires, regardless of society’s expectations; however, unlike Spirits, they do so in a more organized fashion and at a reasonable pace. Spirals may become drawn to the mystical and the arcane, and make excellent mages. Due to these qualities, they may be viewed at eccentrics.

Spirals who get too obsessed with themselves are selfish and reluctant to make new connections, often stepping on others’ toes in achieving what they set out to do. A good friend or companion will help them break these thinking patterns, and be more open to new experiences.

December

Near life’s end, all truth is revealed.

Dragons born under the sign of Truth are similar to Minds, though perhaps less rational and more led by their emotions in their search for answers. This makes them less suitable for stable leadership than their August counterparts, although much more passionate and convinced that what they are doing is right. Cooler Truths make excellent, driven scientists; warmer ones are judges, vigilantes, and defenders of those who are weak.

Truths may potentially overindulge in their fight for truth and justice, and hurt those near them. They are prone to black-and-white thinking, especially if they have had tough experiences in their lives. To keep their faith in others, and prevent them from turning bitter, they need to see how beautiful the world can really be.